Energy security is often discussed in terms of generation capacity, grid stability, and renewable investment. Yet one crucial component receives less attention: storage infrastructure. For thousands of properties across the UK, particularly those located off the gas grid, secure fuel storage plays a direct role in maintaining reliable energy access. Modern storage solutions are not…
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to announce its attendance at the Spring 2026 ELEXShows in Bolton, London and Exeter. It is set to be a year of important updates and change across the sector, particularly with the recent publication of Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018 and…
The cultural change needed to bring about a shift in fire safety starts with a recognition of a duty of care by all of those responsible across multiple sectors, says growing fire safety body Fire Aware. Everyone involved in the design, construction, maintenance and letting of the built environment needs to understand that they have…
A new report from the CBI and Energy UK has warned that the UK’s status as a global manufacturing powerhouse is at breaking point, with rocketing energy costs forcing 40% of firms to slash investment. The joint report, released on 22nd February 2026, paints a grim picture of the industrial landscape. Despite government efforts to…
Ritherdon & Co has begun exploring robotic welding and automation to enhance the production of its electrical enclosures, following a digital internship supported by Made Smarter. The Darwen-based manufacturer produces a wide range of stainless steel and PVC enclosures for electrical infrastructure and industrial applications. To assess how automation could support efficiency, repeatability and future…
In preparation for its redeveloped installer Scheme, MCS has invested in key areas over the last two years to ensure a greater focus on quality outcomes for both installers and consumers, with this expansion continuing throughout 2026 and beyond. MCS, the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables like solar panels and heat pumps, will be rolling out its redeveloped installer Scheme over the next…
The electrical skills gap is growing nationwide, with London experiencing the most dramatic shortfall. To help plug this gap – caused by the UK’s ageing workforce and the crucial role electricians have in the path to net zero – and bring on board the 15,000+ more electricians required over the next five years, Southeast-based Logic4training…
Tool theft and van break-ins have surged in recent years, making life even harder for tradies already dealing with a harsh economic climate. Many tradespeople are already taking steps to try and protect their tools and their van from thieves, but for those unsure about how best to deter thieves, Barry Marsh, insurance expert at Trade…
Construction charity Band of Builders (BoB) has released its list of planned projects for the next six months – in a bid to encourage volunteer tradespeople to slot the projects into their busy schedules. BoB is a registered charity that completes practical projects for tradespeople, members of the UK construction industry and their families who are…
Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ and Warrington Borough Council are helping residents and visitors transition to EVs with the installation of reliable charging infrastructure. The initiative supports the Council’s vision to build a more sustainable and better-connected town, with its rollout focusing on four car-park sites. One site will feature a rapid charging bay, supported by funding from DEFRA, and will be dedicated to charging for…